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Eckerd College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1160 to 1320

ACT Range24 to 29

Average GPA3.64

Acceptance Rate75.8%

Eckerd’s 75.8% acceptance rate means your strategy should focus on showing strong academic fit, not treating admission as a long shot. Since more students submit SAT than ACT scores here, an SAT near or above 1320 can be worth sending, while a 3.64-ish GPA also puts you in a realistic range.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Eckerd College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Eckerd College enrolls about 1,893 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Eckerd has a 76% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 66%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Location

St. Petersburg, FL

Undergrad Enrollment1,893

Freshman Retention76%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio11:1

Graduation Rate66%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Eckerd College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

July 25

Early Action

November 15

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you plan to submit scores to test-optional Eckerd, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and October for retakes, since October is typically the last test date likely to return scores before the November 15 Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Eckerd’s tuition and fees are $51,884, and 64% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $19,528, so scholarships can meaningfully reduce the amount families pay. Submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.

Tuition and Fees$51,884

Room and Board$14,734

Average Merit Award$19,528

Application Fee$50

Students on Aid64%

Average Aid Package$30,501

Average Debt at Grad$44,017

Eckerd’s listed cost of attendance is about $66,618, including $51,884 in tuition and fees and $14,734 for room and board. About 64% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $30,501. Merit aid can also be significant, with an average merit award of $19,528. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $44,017.